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Timing Drive Components: Removal

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  1. Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER .
  2. Disconnect the 8 ignition wires from the lower 8 spark plugs.
  3. NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing or installing the spark plugs or damage can occur to the cylinder head or spark plug.
    NOTE: Use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the spark plug well before removing the spark plugs.

    Remove the lower 8 spark plugs.

  4. Rotate the engine clockwise until the No. 1 intake valve is open.
  5. Remove the 10 bolts and the LH intake rocker arm shaft assembly.
    Fig 1: Locating LH Intake Rocker Arm Shaft Assembly Bolts
    G06518384Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Rotate the engine clockwise until the No. 1 exhaust valve is open.
  7. Remove the 10 bolts and the LH exhaust rocker arm shaft assembly.
    Fig 2: Locating LH Exhaust Rocker Arm Shaft Assembly Bolts
    G06518385Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Rotate the engine clockwise until the No. 1 intake valve is closed.
  9. Remove the 10 bolts and the RH intake rocker arm shaft assembly.
    Fig 3: Locating RH Intake Rocker Arm Shaft Assembly Bolts
    G06518386Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Rotate the engine clockwise until the No. 1 exhaust valve is closed.
  11. Remove the 10 bolts and the RH exhaust rocker arm shaft assembly.
    Fig 4: Locating RH Exhaust Rocker Arm Shaft Assembly Bolts
    G06518387Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Position the crankshaft keyway at the 11 o'clock position.
    Fig 5: Locating Crankshaft Keyway At 11 O'Clock Position
    G06518157Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the 2 bolts, the RH timing chain tensioner and tensioner arm.
    Fig 6: Locating RH Timing Chain Tensioner And Tensioner Arm Bolts
    G06518158Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the bolt and the RH timing chain guide.
    Fig 7: Locating RH Timing Chain Guide Bolt
    G06518159Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the RH timing chain.
    Fig 8: Locating RH Timing Chain
    G06518160Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the 2 bolts and the LH timing chain tensioner.
    Fig 9: Locating LH Timing Chain Tensioner Bolts
    G06518161Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the LH timing chain tensioner arm.
    Fig 10: Locating LH Timing Chain Tensioner Arm
    G06518162Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the bolt and the LH timing chain guide.
    Fig 11: Locating Bolt And LH Timing Chain Guide
    G06518163Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the LH timing chain.
    Fig 12: Locating LH Timing Chain
    G06518164Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the crankshaft sprocket.
    Fig 13: Locating Crankshaft Sprocket
    G06518165Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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